SELAN

The SELAN window is a standalone Windows application.
SELAN is opened automatically via the following functions in the context menu of the Machine explorer:

If the machines are interconnected via Ethernet, several connections may be opened. Each connection is displayed in its own window within the SELAN window.

Get information from or send information to the machine:

    1
    Enter direct command after the entry prompt (SELAN >>).

The entered text is automatically converted to uppercase letters.

    2
    Press the Enter key.
  1. The command is sent to the machine. The response of the machine is then listed in the window.

The online connection can be ended by entering the command QUIT or END, or by closing the window.
If a connection to a machine exists, it is closed automatically after one minute if no commands were entered. In this way, another pattern workstation can access the machine if necessary.

The following functions are contained in the SELAN window:

Function

Target

Selan / Close

Close active connection.

Selan / Quit

Close all connections.

Window / Align all

Arrange windows so that they overlap.

Tile/window

Arrange windows split horizontally.

Help / About

Display information on the version number.

The description of the functions is also displayed in the status line when you hold the mouse pointer on the respective function briefly.
For an online connection with Ethernet, a graphic display (green or red dot) is also provided in the status line. This has the following meaning: